Dorman 902-1051 Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing

Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing for Ford and Mercury

Dorman 902-1051 is a replacement engine coolant thermostat housing built to match the fit and durability of the original housing on specified vehicles. It is made from metal and engineered to handle repeated temperature swings in the cooling system.

• Metal construction with a natural finish
• Outlet port diameter: 1.125 in.
• Gasket included for sealing at installation
• Two mounting holes with 0.313 in. diameter
• Housing neck angle: 60 degrees
• No bleeder valve, no thermostat included

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with cooling system applications on select Ford and Mercury models, including Fits 1977-1982 Ford Courier, N/A; Fits 1974-1977 Ford Pinto, N/A; Fits 1975-1977 Mercury Bobcat, N/A; Fits 1976-1977 Mercury Capri, N/A; Fits 1978 Ford Fairmont, N/A, cover to 5/15/78; and Fits 1978 Mercury Zephyr, N/A, cover to 5/15/78. This part number, 902-1051, also cross-references Motorad CH2051 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Coolant leaks at a cracked or warped thermostat housing
• Improper sealing at the thermostat housing flange
• Corrosion or heat damage in the original metal housing
• Cooling system service needs on Ford Courier, Pinto, Bobcat, Capri, Fairmont, and Zephyr models

Installation Notes

Verify the outlet port diameter, mounting hole spacing, and housing neck angle before installation. Transfer any required components from the original setup as needed, and use the included gasket to seal the housing to the engine. Confirm that the thermostat is not required in the package, since this housing is supplied without one.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement housing to match the original fit and durability of the stock part while standing up to extreme temperature changes for longer service life. Part number 902-1051 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Ford and Mercury applications.